
Bedtime turns into a battle in a lot of homes with neurodivergent kids. Going from busy to still is a steep drop, the quiet lets the worries in, and saying goodnight means letting go of you. It isn't defiance. Their body just hasn't been given a slope to slide down.
This 8-page guide gives you a calm, simple sequence to build that slope, one night at a time.
Inside you'll get:
Why bedtime is so hard, in plain language
The six-step wind-down sequence, from starting earlier to keeping the exits calm
12 phrase swaps for the moments that usually turn into a standoff
What to do about 'one more', needing you to stay, screens and siblings
A note for educators on tired kids at school
A build-your-own routine strip and a two-week sleep tracker
Two cut-out cards: your bedtime order and a worry-parking card
Written by Dom Soroka, Master's in Disabilities, with 28 years in education. No blame. No shame. Just clearer next steps.